The Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association recognized the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) for their pioneering work in the field of Precision Navigation at the chapter’s Air Force Gala banquet in Orlando, Florida on February 24th.  The AFIT was designated a Jimmy Doolittle Educational Fellow in the Air Force Association.  Dr. John Raquet Director of AFIT’s Advanced Navigation Technology Center accepted the award.

The Jimmy Doolittle Educational Fellow honors the late General Jimmy Doolittle who actively promoted public understanding and support for aerospace power. Being named a Doolittle Fellow honors the many men and women who have supported the Air Force and the Air Force Association from their inception.